• How does “ligawan” used to work on Philippines? How is it now?

    Posted by sylphieeee on March 10, 2023 at 5:48 am

    Can you tell me about the traditional Filipino courtship practices and how they differ from Western dating norms?

    j.o replied 2 weeks, 3 days ago 21 Members · 22 Replies
  • 22 Replies
  • majed

    Member
    March 10, 2023 at 5:52 am

    Before, it was very traditional, you sing in front of the maiden’s house and win the hearts of their parents before they allow you to have an intimate relationship with the girl. Nowadays, is not so bad, some traditions are still alive, but most of the time virtual “ligawan” is what usually happens because of the advancement of technology. Both is romantic in its way.

  • lemueljohn

    Member
    March 10, 2023 at 5:55 am

    couples rarely talk to each other due to distance because of work but they know that the love is there. they send love letters to each other, and I think it’s sweet.

  • Jerico

    Member
    May 16, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    They are Many Ways to Court in Philippines My Grandma said that bago ikasal kailangan maibigay ng guy yong gusto ng magulang ng babae. at harana medyo uso pa ngayon tong harana pero kakaunti na ang gumagawa

    • james_vince

      Member
      May 17, 2023 at 6:29 am

      gawin natin sa crush mo ako na taga beatbox

  • Diane

    Member
    May 16, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    It used to involve traditional courtship and romantic gestures but now it has become a modern approach and others are online dating.

  • Ann

    Member
    May 17, 2023 at 2:22 pm

    Wanna bring back the old ways of courting, now in our generation your really don’t know if they are real or they are just good at hiding.

  • maureen

    Member
    May 17, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    dati, pupunta talaga sila sa bahay para mangharana at magpaalam. sending love letters. winning not only your trust but also your parents’ trust by doing some sort of thing. yayy, really inlove with the traditional Filipino courtship, sweetesttt

  • lancedaniel

    Member
    May 17, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    Harana and sending love letters.

  • Ruztien

    Member
    May 18, 2023 at 2:20 pm

    Haranaa

  • Ray

    Member
    July 31, 2023 at 9:21 am

    harana and letters

  • precss

    Member
    January 10, 2024 at 11:49 am

    harana

  • Nics

    Member
    January 10, 2024 at 12:22 pm

    love letters & flowers

  • Ellavin

    Member
    January 19, 2024 at 2:23 pm

    harana

  • KITET

    Member
    January 19, 2024 at 2:24 pm

    harana sampaguita

  • kenneth18

    Member
    January 19, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    “Ligawan,” the traditional Filipino courtship, historically involved serenading, formal introductions, and respectful gestures; however, contemporary changes influenced by Western dating practices, technology, and evolving gender roles have led to a more diverse range of dating styles, with some individuals opting for a mix of traditional and modern approaches.

  • ewan_ko_den_e

    Member
    January 23, 2024 at 9:33 am

    ligawan starts with a hi.

  • Carlo

    Member
    January 23, 2024 at 9:47 am

    HARANA

  • samantha

    Member
    February 8, 2024 at 3:12 pm

    They doing harana but now they all using social media and nagsasabi ng mga salitang nakakabighani. I miss the old way of panliligaw

  • claire_mary

    Member
    February 8, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    harana is the best

  • j.o

    Member
    April 29, 2024 at 9:38 am

    “Ligawan” in the Philippines traditionally involves a man’s pursuit of a woman through respectful gestures and family involvement, evolving today to include modern communication methods like texting and social media.

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